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Seaman sues company after suffering head injury due to co-worker's alleged actions
Gordon A New Orleans marine company is being sued by an employee who suffered a head injury allegedly due to a co-worker's actions.
Bogalusa lawyer sues city over unapproved change of street name to 'Bob Hicks'
A Bogalusa lawyer has filed a lawsuit against the city claiming his civil rights and the civil rights of other residents were violated when the city changed the street name of East Ninth Street to the Robert "Bob" Hicks Street.
Workers sue oil spill cleanup contractors claiming they were under paid
Derbes Fifteen employees of DRC Emergency Services and DRC Marine have filed a lawsuit against the companies claiming they were not paid the hourly wages they were promised.
Airboat operator sued over failed attempt to navigate sand flat
A Lafitte resident has filed a lawsuit against the operators of an air boat after he broke his arm during a failed attempt to take the air boat over a sand flat.
White male sues Tulane University claiming racial discrimination
A field specialist for Tulane University has filed a lawsuit that claims he lost his job due to racial discrimination.
Louisiana oil companies sued after well explosion
Two Louisiana oil companies are being sued for allegedly allowing its employees to use an acetylene torch on an oil well, which caused an explosion and resulted in severe injuries to at least one employee.
Seaman sues employer over ladder injury
Bickford A Jefferson Parish seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he hit his head while climbing up a ladder.
Deckhand sues for $1.3 million after being shocked
A deckhand has filed a lawsuit for more than $1.3 million after he was shocked while attempting to plug in a light held together by masking tape.
New Orleans law firm accused of charging excessive fees in malpractice suit
A Tennessee company has filed a legal malpractice lawsuit against the New Orleans law firm of Adams and Reese, LLP.
Target sued for failing to post warnings of slippery floor
A Jefferson Parish resident is suing Target Corp. after she slipped in water and fell.
Walker manufacturer Invacare sued over alleged brake failure
A LaPlace woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of her walker claiming the brakes failed causing her to fall.
Stroller manufacturer Graco sued after baby becomes trapped
The manufacturer of a recalled baby stroller is facing a lawsuit that claims the company failed to warn users of the dangers associated with use and as a result, a baby was allegedly injured.
Louisiana company is sued after man's arm is crushed by part of barge
A Terrebonne Parish resident is suing a Louisiana company after his arm was shattered when part of a barge crashed and fell on him.
Slip and fall on oily steps leads to lawsuit
After slipping on oily steps, a crewmember has filed a lawsuit against his employer for failing to properly clean the stairwells.
Seaman sues employer for not providing safety equipment after falling 40 feet
After falling approximately 40 feet and suffering a serious head injury, a seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer for not providing appropriate safety equipment.
America's Best Contacts accused of allowing racial and gender discrimination
A racial and gender discrimination lawsuit has been filed against National Vision Inc. d/b/a America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses over allegations that a Slidell store manager harassed an employee.
Kangaroo Express sued after woman slips and breaks wrist
In a recently filed lawsuit, a gas station and convenience store is being accused of failing to clean up oil, resulting in a St. Tammany Parish woman falling and breaking her wrist.
Law grad sues Louisiana Supreme Court for denying bar admission
An applicant for admission to the Louisiana bar has filed a lawsuit claiming his constitutional rights were violated after he was denied admission to the bar because of alcohol-related incidents which included two DWIs.
Employer sued for allowing employee to work while taking prescription narcotics
A Lafayette woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her husband's employer for allowing him to come aboard a vessel with a serious medical condition and while taking prescription narcotics.
Beau Rivage Resorts sued for $950K after woman's heel becomes stuck in escalator
A Mississippi Casino is being sued for more than $950,000 after a patron's shoe became stuck in an escalator and as a result, the patron fell and suffered injuries.